Boy Scout Troop 8 in Chatham holds Court of Honor

By Corkie Ziegler
Boy Scouts of America Troop 8 in Chatham, serving the community since 1916, held a Court of Honor on Sunday, March 4 at Ogden Memorial Presbyterian Church. Andrew Ziegler was Master of Ceremonies for the evening.

There were 15 Merit Badges awarded and 17 Rank Advancements achieved. The rank of Tenderfoot was awarded to Mx Benedict, Ryan Maher, Pranay Malla, Carson Storm, and Chris Strutt. The Second Class achievements went to Pranay Malla, Gavin Mayes, and Jack Weber. The First Class rank was awarded to Mark Castellano, Max Hessel, William Macchia, Stephen Piccari, and Matthew Tubbs. The Star rank was received by Evan Bressler and David Kas. The Life rank was awarded to Justin Corbitt.

Two Chatham scouts received their Star Rank achievements during the BSA Troop 8 Court of Honor on March 4th. Pictured during the ceremony from left to right are Scoutmaster Marty Foy, Jake Burns, Master of Ceremonies Andrew Ziegler, Evan Bressler, and David Kas. (Photo by Corkie Ziegler)

The scouts also planned their Spring campouts and adventures to such places as Resica Falls, Pa., Casperson in Bear Pond, Beaver Day at Mount Allamuchy Scout Reseration in Stanhope, and the Sabattis Shakedown.

Justin Corbitt of Chatham received his Life Rank achievement during the BSA Troop Court of Honor on March 4th. Pictured from left to right are Senior Patrol Leader Bennett Wildauer, Scoutmaster Marty Foy, Glen Corbitt, Justin Corbitt, and Susanne Corbitt (Photo by Corkie Ziegler)